96 Ernest Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, CO7 9LJ is a freehold detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 1,528 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £521,018 , which equates to approximately £341 per square foot. It was last sold on 11 Sep 2013 for £310,000. Since then, the value has increased by £211,018, representing a 68.1% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £521,018 is:

  • 25.1% higher than the average property price on Ernest Road
  • 12.0% higher than the average in the CO7 9LJ postcode area
  • and 61.8% higher than the average price for Colchester as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 November 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
1528 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£521,018
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£341
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

96 Ernest Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9LJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Nov 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Jan 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to CO7 9LJ

9 th / 22
Price Rank
12% higher than average
3 rd / 18
Size Rank
44% bigger than average
16 th / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% lower than average

Compared to other properties in CO7 9LJ , this house's estimated value ranks 9th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 18 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 18 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£521,018
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+68 %
11 Sep 2013
£310,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1464 sq ft
sale price: £525,000
sale date: 5 May 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1442 sq ft
sale price: £375,000
sale date: 15 Jul 2015
rooms: 6
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £290,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2013
rooms: 5
size: 1367 sq ft
sale price: £259,995
sale date: 31 Aug 2011
rooms: 7
size: 1559 sq ft
sale price: £329,000
sale date: 25 Feb 2009

Data Sources

The property at 96 Ernest Road, Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO7 9LJ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 11 Sep 2013. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Nov 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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